Foods to avoid the 1st year
Before you begin a solid food journey with your baby, it is essential you know which foods you should NOT feed your little one.
Honey. Avoid until age one due to the risk of botulism
Avoid raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, egg, poultry, pork, beef, etc.
Unpasteurized milk or juice
Choking hazards. Until age 4. See the Choking Hazards blog
Avoid giving your child any airway-shaped foods.
Cows milk. Formula or breastmilk is still the primary source of nutrition for your baby until age one. Healthcare providers advise against giving cows’ milk until age one. Other dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are fine (use full-fat varieties).
Low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Instead, use full-fat cheeses, yogurt, and cottage cheese (no cow’s milk to drink until 12 months old).
Added salt. Infants under one-year-old have immature kidneys and cannot properly process excessive sodium. Try to keep salt intake under 400 mg per day or around ¼ teaspoon. If your baby is sharing a family meal, limit added salt when cooking.
High-fiber products. Too much fiber can be tough on an infant's digestive system. Daily fiber intake for infants aged 6 to 12 months should be about 5 grams, ideally spread throughout the day if offering multiple mealtimes.
Caffeinated or carbonated products
Artificial sweeteners
Foods with Artificial Coloring
High-sugar foods
